Everyday characterShape

必

bì

must

Frequency
#248Estimated
HSK
Level 3Estimated

Stroke order

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How it is built

Looks like 心 with a slash through it

Shape Parts match by shape only.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

必 gives the sound in

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Built from 必 1

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 1

  • 必须bìxūmustHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 0

No sentence uses 必 yet.